contrast agent

Photoacoustic contrast agent-2 (acetate) is a versatile dye that serves as an essential tool in biological experiments. It aids researchers in observing and analyzing cell structures, tracking biomolecules, assessing cellular functions, differentiating cell types, detecting biomolecules, studying tissue pathology, and monitoring microorganisms. Its applications range from fundamental scientific research to clinical diagnostics, as well as traditional fields like textile dyeing and emerging areas such as functional textile treatment, food coloring, and dye-sensitized solar cells.

Photoacoustic contrast agent-1 is a dye molecule that can be used in life science related research. The CAS number of Photoacoustic contrast agent-1 is 2255329-06-5.

Photoacoustic contrast agent-2 serves as a multifunctional dye with diverse applications across scientific and industrial fields. This dye is pivotal in biological studies, aiding in the observation and analysis of cell structures, tracking biomolecules, evaluating cell functions, distinguishing various cell types, detecting biomolecules, investigating tissue pathology, and monitoring microorganisms. It spans a broad spectrum of uses from basic research to clinical diagnostics. Beyond biological applications, this dye is also integral in traditional sectors like textile dyeing and in innovative areas including functional textile processing, food pigments, and dye-sensitized solar cells.

Proflavine Hemisulfate (3,6-Diaminoacridine hemisulfate) is the hemisulfate salt form of proflavine, an acridine-derived fluorescent contrast and disinfectant agent that can potentially be used for cellular imaging and antiseptic purposes.

Ioversol (MP-328) is a nonionic, iodinated contrast agent.

Perfluorohexane (AF-0150), a perfluorocarbon (PFC)-based microbubble formulation, is an ultrasound contrast agent with developmental toxicity that induces memory deficits and neuroprotein downregulation through the NMDA receptor-mediated PKC-ERK/AMPK signaling pathway.Perfluorohexane interferes with estrous cycle, ovulation rate in mice, Perfluorohexane interferes with estrous cycle, ovulation rate, oocyte communication and calcium homeostasis in mice.

IR-820 (New Indocyanine Green) is a near-infrared dye with improved stability, good color rendering, and excellent fluorescence penetration. It serves as an infrared blood pool contrast agent for detecting and quantifying diseased tissue in live animals, with maximal excitation (Ex) and emission (Em) of 710 and 820 nm, respectively.

Ioxilan (Imagenil) is a tri-iodinated X-ray contrast agent used in computer tomography (CECT) imaging as a biological membrane transparency agent.

Iosefamate meglumine serves as a contrast agent for liver CT scans.

Iothalamate (Iothalamic acid) sodium is a type of contrast agent.

Ethyl cartrizoate is utilized as a bronchial contrast agent in diagnostics.

Iofratol is a dimeric hexaiodinated contrast agent employed in radiographic imaging.

Docetrizoate is a contrast agent (radiopaque medium) used for bronchography.

Iodecimol, a nonionic dimer contrast agent, is utilized for myocardial imaging.

Gadoquatrane is a highly stable gadolinium-based MRI contrast agent that enhances soft tissue imaging by altering local magnetic fields to improve contrast. It possesses low permeability and high biocompatibility.

Gadoteridol pentahydrate is a gadolinium-based contrast agent utilized for imaging the central nervous system (CNS) in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Gadoversetamide (Gd-DTP-BMEA) is a nonionic, hydrophilic gadolinium chelate used as a contrast agent in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Gadofosveset trisodium (MS 325) is an innovative contrast agent used in magnetic resonance angiography. It facilitates comprehensive high-resolution imaging of both arteries and veins. Gadofosveset trisodium is utilized for assessing venous, dynamic, and functional vascular disorders.

Gadopenamide is a gadolinium (Gd)-based extracellular contrast agent used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). It is a chelate of gadolinium (Gd³⁺) with a ligand of DTPA-bis(methylamide). Gadopenamide exhibits excellent systemic tolerance and has very low acute intravenous toxicity. It is utilized in MRI to enhance image clarity.

Iodipamide (Adipiodone) meglumine is an iodine-containing contrast agent primarily used for X-ray imaging, specifically in cholecystography and cholangiography.

Gadoxetate disodium is a liver-specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent used to detect and differentiate liver tumors.

Sulfo-Cy5 azide, a fluorescent dye and non-targeted contrast agent, is utilized for labeling and imaging RNA [1] [2].

Gadoteric acid, a macrocyclic, paramagnetic, gadolinium-based contrast agent, is used for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain, spine, and related tissues. It specifically detects and visualizes areas of blood-brain barrier disruption and abnormal vascular distribution [1] [2].

Iomeprol is a non-ionic iodinated X-ray contrast agent with low osmolality and good chemical stability. Clinically, Iomeprol is widely used for angiography and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT), and can also be applied in cavity imaging such as the urinary tract.